Sports in Japan are a significant part of Japnese culture. Both traditional sports such as sumo and martial arts, and Western imports like baseball and association football, are popular with both participants and spectators.
Sumo wrestling is considered Japan's national sport. Baseball was introduced to the country by visiting Americans in the 19th century. The Nippon Professional Baseball league is Japan's largest professional sports league. Martial arts such as judo, karate and modern kendo are also widely practiced and enjoyed by spectators in the country. Association football has gained wide popularity since the founding of theJapan Professional Football League in 1992. Other popular sports include figure skating, golf and racing, especially auto racing.
Using movie maker put together a short movie about traditional Japanese sports. Do this using photos or film your own clips.
Sumo wrestling is considered Japan's national sport. Baseball was introduced to the country by visiting Americans in the 19th century. The Nippon Professional Baseball league is Japan's largest professional sports league. Martial arts such as judo, karate and modern kendo are also widely practiced and enjoyed by spectators in the country. Association football has gained wide popularity since the founding of the Japan Professional Football League in 1992. Other popular sports include figure skating, golf and racing, especially auto racing.
Using movie maker put together a short movie about traditional Japanese sports. Do this using photos or film your own clips.